$$$$Price: Moderate • Vegetarian • River North (Chicago)
"Pinched on the River" in Chicago is a widely praised locale for high-quality Mediterranean cuisine. Its outdoor patio, alongside the river, offers an enchanting dining setting. In the words of one reviewer, "I felt like I could have been in Europe." The food, as discernible from the myriad of positive reviews, is 'delicious', 'fresh', and 'not heavy at all'. Many first-timers to Mediterranean cuisine were delightfully surprised and vowed to return. Another customer actively recommends the restaurant stating it was "the highlight of our trip". With its fantastic location, commendable service, and exceptional Mediterranean dishes, Pinched on the River is certainly a must-visit.